Predicting the likelihood of future violence or reoffending. Correctional Stage

Characteristics like lack of empathy and superficial charm.

The impact of poverty, education, and peer groups. 3. Personality & Cognitive Theories

Forensic psychologists face unique dilemmas not found in clinical settings:

Determining mental state at the exact time of the crime.

Rationalizing crimes or misinterpreting social cues as hostile. Practical Applications in Justice